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UAE Holds Strong Reserves Amid Unreported Figures, Seeks Swap Line
SocialApr 19, 2026

UAE Holds Strong Reserves Amid Unreported Figures, Seeks Swap Line

Interesting WSJ story about the Emirates request for a swap line -- the UAE hasn't reported its end March reserves but it went into the conflict with tons of reserves and no shortage of liquid bills in US custodians 1/ https://t.co/5Q61nzi68P

By Brad Setser
Lifespan.com: Underrated Hub for Longevity Research
SocialApr 19, 2026

Lifespan.com: Underrated Hub for Longevity Research

OMG. I’m getting worried 🙈 No one has told me Lifespan.com - with its podcast show, magazine and community to support longevity research - is crazy. 🤔 Anyone?!

By David Sinclair
Wider Rows and Manure Sidedress Boost Corn Yields
SocialApr 19, 2026

Wider Rows and Manure Sidedress Boost Corn Yields

Planting our manure sidedress plot. 60” blocks of corn consistenting of 4 20” rows Outside rows at 53,400k Inside rows at 37,400 34k /ac Will give us a wide 60” tram rows 120” on center for manure tank traffic Long term idea is getting this dialed in...

By Jason Mauck
Mario Galaxy Tops 2026 Box Office, China Strong
SocialApr 19, 2026

Mario Galaxy Tops 2026 Box Office, China Strong

Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie 🇺🇸 $747.5M #Pegasus3🇨🇳$649M #ProjectHailMary 🇺🇸 $573.1M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$367.2M #WutheringHeights 🇺🇸$241.4M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$215M #Scream7🇺🇸$213.4M #ScareOut🇨🇳$199.9M #Dhurandhar2 🇮🇳$195.9M #GOAT🇺🇸$190.3M https://t.co/s8h1T99Dhw

By Luiz Fernando
US Warship Fires on Blockade Violator Before Boarding
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Warship Fires on Blockade Violator Before Boarding

The statement from @CENTCOM is very enlightening. Instead of conducting a boarding, USS Spruance warned Touska for 6 hours it was in violation of the blockade. It is not clear if the ship was suppose to divert or stop to be...

By Sal Mercogliano
China's 11 M Bpd Crude Imports Dominated by Gulf
SocialApr 19, 2026

China's 11 M Bpd Crude Imports Dominated by Gulf

11 million barrels a day and most of it from the Gulf… Source: Visual Capitalist http://visualcapitalist.com/chinas-crude-oil-imports-by-country/

By Geopolitical Guy
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
SocialApr 19, 2026

World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled

KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/jnrCGRgJsk

By Ron van Loon
Unexpected Insight Among 11 Lessons From AACR26
SocialApr 19, 2026

Unexpected Insight Among 11 Lessons From AACR26

11 things I learned at #AACR26 Industry Partnering event – number 7 may well surprise you: https://t.co/T0ePbaIU1K https://t.co/CMh15HfnnG

By Sally Church
Vaccine Refusal Endangers Infants; Protect Babies From Hospitalization
SocialApr 19, 2026

Vaccine Refusal Endangers Infants; Protect Babies From Hospitalization

This is happening because of vaccine refusal. Please protect your babies and other peoples babies. This virus frequently leads to hospitalization and can lead t

By Dr. Leslie Treece, MD
Afghan War Costs $6.5T—Over Four Times Social Security
SocialApr 19, 2026

Afghan War Costs $6.5T—Over Four Times Social Security

My take on the cost of the war on Iran on @MarioNawfal: "For context, the Afghan war cost is $6.5T. That is 4.3 times higher than the largest single line item in the US Federal budget, Social Security.” WARS ARE EXPENSIVE. https://t.co/C98QPx7rM4

By Steve Hanke
Managing Change in the Era of Agentic AI
SocialApr 19, 2026

Managing Change in the Era of Agentic AI

The New #DigitalTransformation: Lessons In Change Management For #AgenticAI by Lori Schafer @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/3nzcWbGG1f #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/edipJufJYG

By Ron van Loon
We Need Reduction, Not Total Ban on Fossil Fuels
SocialApr 19, 2026

We Need Reduction, Not Total Ban on Fossil Fuels

I’m so confused on how people can conflate “we need to reduce our dependence and use on fossil fuels” with me saying “BAN ALL FOSSIL FUELS” There is a lot of nuance and we will always need fossil fuels. The goal...

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
Wider Rows and Adjusted Spacing Overcome Late Sidedress Limits
SocialApr 19, 2026

Wider Rows and Adjusted Spacing Overcome Late Sidedress Limits

For your information. How we get around the late sidedress impediment of 20” rows… we plant 40” rows 140” on center to allow the sprayer to @360yieldcenter y drop every 60’ as well as spray every 120’ We increase tram rows to...

By Jason Mauck
Mario Sequel Holds #2, $17.2M in 17 Days
SocialApr 19, 2026

Mario Sequel Holds #2, $17.2M in 17 Days

In #China’s #BoxOffice, sequel #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie held well still in #2 on 3rd frame, after grossing $2M on 3rd weekend, a -39.4% drop from last weekend, after grossing $825k on 3rd SUN over 47k screenings (-17k from last SUN), reaching a...

By Luiz Fernando
EU Cross‑border Tender Powers First Operational Solar Project
SocialApr 19, 2026

EU Cross‑border Tender Powers First Operational Solar Project

First solar project backed by EU’s cross-border tender starts operating #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/0yRno2hqGi https://t.co/ixjGAOT9Vk

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Get Free Dietitian Care with Blue Cross Texas
SocialApr 19, 2026

Get Free Dietitian Care with Blue Cross Texas

Dietitians & quality nutrition care shouldn’t be a ✨luxury✨... You might be able to see a dietitian through your insurance… for $0. (Yes, actually.) Especially if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield TX. Most of my patients see me weekly. That would *normally* cost...

By The Well-Minded Plate (RDN)
Iran Leverages Oil, Pushes Back on Trump Talks
SocialApr 19, 2026

Iran Leverages Oil, Pushes Back on Trump Talks

Iran has Trump over a barrel (of oil). Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Pushes Back After Trump Announces New Round of Talks https://t.co/X02w17vWT9

By Jeff Jarvis
US Firms Achieve Ocean Drone Ship Rocket Landings
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Firms Achieve Ocean Drone Ship Rocket Landings

2 US companies can land massive rockets on drone ships in the middle of the ocean. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster second landing:

By Oleg Ciubotaru
The Mummy's Horror Surge Beats Peers in Global Opening
SocialApr 19, 2026

The Mummy's Horror Surge Beats Peers in Global Opening

International markets resurrected #LeeCroninsTheMummy, as the horror grossed STRONG 20.5M (vs #Nope’s 6.4M, #SINNERS’ 15.4M, #Smile’s 14.5M, #AQuietPlace2’s 22M, #Scream6’s 22.6M, #Weapons’s 28.6M) on 5-day Opening overseas over 77 intl. markets. Allied to its 13.5M debut at US #BoxOffice,...

By Luiz Fernando
US Destroyer Boards Iranian Vessel, Imposes Sanctions
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Destroyer Boards Iranian Vessel, Imposes Sanctions

Announcement from @POTUS that @US5thFleet destroyer USS Spruance has fired upon and boarded the Iranian containership Touska in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was enroute from Port Klang, Malaysia. Previous, the ship loaded in Shanghai and Macau, China. The...

By Sal Mercogliano
Tiny BCI Chip Delivers High‑Bandwidth Wireless Neural Links
SocialApr 19, 2026

Tiny BCI Chip Delivers High‑Bandwidth Wireless Neural Links

Ultra-Compact Brain–Computer Interface Chip Enables High-Bandwidth Wireless Neural Communication by @CUSEAS #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/ogVf9xUrki

By Ron van Loon
China’s Massive Cargo Drones Outpace U.S. and EU
SocialApr 19, 2026

China’s Massive Cargo Drones Outpace U.S. and EU

While the U.S. and Europe debate regulations and run subscale demos, China is already flying serious tonnage: CY-8 (3,500 kg / 3,000+ km), HH-200 (1,500 kg / 2,360 km on 500 m runways), W5000 (5 t target). These aren’t toys......

By Fahad Naim
New Drive‑by‑Wire Tech and Fresh Model Lineup
SocialApr 19, 2026

New Drive‑by‑Wire Tech and Fresh Model Lineup

All The Switches After last week's travel challenges, Robbie and Nicole are back. Nicole has driven the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Honda Pilot Elite while Sam had the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition. Robbie tells us about the new...

By Sam Abuelsamid
AI‑Driven Trend Analytics Enable Fully Autonomous E‑Commerce
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI‑Driven Trend Analytics Enable Fully Autonomous E‑Commerce

I think one of the next trends in e-commerce will be to use trend analytics and take that information and generate 3D products with AI. then you can mark those products through influencers and ads and ship them out. This...

By Elizabeth Yin
IDF Destroys Lebanese Cemetery, Denying Rest to the Dead
SocialApr 19, 2026

IDF Destroys Lebanese Cemetery, Denying Rest to the Dead

A cemetery in Marjayoun, Lebanon, has been destroyed by the Israeli defense forces (IDF). WITH THE ISRAELI REIGN OF TERROR IN LEBANON, NOT EVEN THE DEAD CAN REST IN PEACE. https://t.co/pWceUAOgJZ

By Steve Hanke
Team-Based Care Unites All Health Professionals
SocialApr 19, 2026

Team-Based Care Unites All Health Professionals

https://t.co/nZa7q6u0d0 Collaborating with physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, fitness professionals, OTs, PTs, PAs, NPs, health coaches, and other healthcare professionals is how we can deliver interdisciplinary care. #lifestylemedicine #healthcare https://t.co/tPJivndvpX

By Beth Frates, MD
Humanoid Robots Will First Thrive in Business, Not Homes
SocialApr 19, 2026

Humanoid Robots Will First Thrive in Business, Not Homes

Why most in robotics in San Francisco tell me it will be years before we will be able to really trust a humanoid to work in our homes without supervision safely. The average is about five years. I say three....

By Robert Scoble
Custom Dump Trucks Double Capacity for Shallow Bauxite Mines
SocialApr 19, 2026

Custom Dump Trucks Double Capacity for Shallow Bauxite Mines

Easily one of the most unique trucks I've seen over the years. Rio Tinto runs these custom bottom dump bodies to haul over twice what a standard 777 is rated for. The reason? Bauxite is shallow, so the mine grows outward over...

By BuildWitt
Trump Claims US Seized Iranian Tanker in Gulf of Oman
SocialApr 19, 2026

Trump Claims US Seized Iranian Tanker in Gulf of Oman

Trump says on Truth Social that the U.S. military has seized an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman: https://t.co/111PnJBrDt

By Dan Lamothe
US Navy Halts Iranian Cargo Ship, Blows Engine Room
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Navy Halts Iranian Cargo Ship, Blows Engine Room

US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, "stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom," says Trump. https://t.co/UOeikdlLzg

By Rory Johnston
Obesity Linked to One‑Tenth of Infection Deaths Worldwide
SocialApr 19, 2026

Obesity Linked to One‑Tenth of Infection Deaths Worldwide

Adult obesity and risk of severe infections: a multicohort study with global burden estimates 👉”with evidence suggesting that approximately one in ten infection-related deaths worldwide might be attributable to obesity...” https://t.co/sVIG5ivcV8

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Credibility Over Capital: BHC’s Blueprint for Middle‑Market M&A
SocialApr 19, 2026

Credibility Over Capital: BHC’s Blueprint for Middle‑Market M&A

Great find. I'd add here the research where I explore Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co., the quiet Charlotte-based advisory firm that shaped how lower middle market M&A gets done. Before private equity was institutionalized asset class, BHC figured out how to...

By Mike Markus
Build a Branded Dropshipping Store with AI
SocialApr 19, 2026

Build a Branded Dropshipping Store with AI

How To Build A Branded Dropshipping Store With AI Using Shopify In 2026 (Using Claude code) WATCH HERE 👉 https://t.co/0vOsYVvpHS Shopify’s new AI Toolkit is changing how stores get built.
 In this video, I show you how to use AI agents like...

By Kamil Sattar
Debunking the Case for Tariffs and Exposing Corruption
SocialApr 19, 2026

Debunking the Case for Tariffs and Exposing Corruption

Pleased to see the WSJ publish my & @AlfredCObregon's letter responding to a(nother) weak op-ed trying to make "The Case for Tariffs". (We hit on more than corruption, but that's what they chose for the title.) Read it all here: https://t.co/BAIWkel6oT...

By Scott Lincicome
Iran Skips Talks, Cites US Demands and Blockade
SocialApr 19, 2026

Iran Skips Talks, Cites US Demands and Blockade

Reuters, quoting Iran’s national news agency: “Iran stated that its ​absence from the second round of talks stems from what it called Washington's excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade, which it...

By Rory Johnston
Iran Backs Out, Ceasefire Expires in Two Days
SocialApr 19, 2026

Iran Backs Out, Ceasefire Expires in Two Days

Iran is pull back from Islamabad talk's. Time is running out, only two days remain until the ceasefire expires, and the situation is heating up.

By Mr4Trader
Lean Principles From Ohno's TPS Transform Any Production
SocialApr 19, 2026

Lean Principles From Ohno's TPS Transform Any Production

📘 Refuel your knowledge: My favorite leadership read this week. 📚 Add this to your list: Toyota Production System (1988) by Taiichi Ohno 💡 Ohno's book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavor. Helpful resource: 🔗 https://t.co/uVgxW4LNd1 https://t.co/CbkuapaexX

By Arthur Field
US LNG Dominance Secured by Hormuz Tensions and Sanctions
SocialApr 19, 2026

US LNG Dominance Secured by Hormuz Tensions and Sanctions

US LNG Dominance Set to Continue for Years, Strengthened by the Hormuz Crisis, Australia’s Left-Leaning Government, and Sanctions on Russian LNG LNG has emerged as one of the key pillars of U.S. national security and a powerful foreign policy tool. All...

By Anas Alhajji
Industrial Deals: Buy Low, Wait, Re‑lease, Then Profit.
SocialApr 19, 2026

Industrial Deals: Buy Low, Wait, Re‑lease, Then Profit.

Industrial real estate in a good area: 1. Figure out roughly what tenants are willing to pay 2. Buy a building for a price where that rent will generate a reasonable return 3. Once the existing tenant(s)' lease ends, re-lease at market rent 4....

By Moses Kagan
Court Blocks TSA's Push for Shoe Removal, Face Scans
SocialApr 19, 2026

Court Blocks TSA's Push for Shoe Removal, Face Scans

Court Ruling Makes It Harder For TSA To Reinstate Shoe Removal Or Mandate Face Scans - View from the Wing https://t.co/JcY1z8fdK2

By Gary Leff
Blue Origin's Reuse Win Dwarfed by Satellite Launch Failure
SocialApr 19, 2026

Blue Origin's Reuse Win Dwarfed by Satellite Launch Failure

Mission failure overshadows Blue Origin's rocket reuse milestone, with AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 cellular broadband satellite declared a total loss after launching into the wrong orbit. https://t.co/gNckytollw

By Stephen Clark
BigLaw's Promise: Wealth, but You Lose Everything Else
SocialApr 19, 2026

BigLaw's Promise: Wealth, but You Lose Everything Else

BigLaw sells you a story. Work hard. Bill hours. Make partner. Get rich. Nobody mentions that by the time you get there you’ve missed everything that was supposed to make the money worth it.

By Eric Pacifici
Skeptical Of
SocialApr 19, 2026

Skeptical Of

And thousands of jobs to New Yorkers… I’ll bet he can open a grocery store for under $30mm.

By Boaz Weinstein
Only One Woman Among Top 20 Tech Substacks
SocialApr 19, 2026

Only One Woman Among Top 20 Tech Substacks

There is only one woman in the top 20 Substack newsletters about technology (me lol) https://t.co/3rhKiQtOkh

By Taylor Lorenz
Iran Drops Lebanon Ceasefire Precondition, Softens Stance
SocialApr 19, 2026

Iran Drops Lebanon Ceasefire Precondition, Softens Stance

during the first round of talks, iran said lebanon ceasefire was precondition…and then quietly dropped that red line. i wouldn’t read that much into iranian demands on the united states lifting blockade or else no talks...

By Ian Bremmer
Finance OnlyFans Venture Faces Slim Odds of Success
SocialApr 19, 2026

Finance OnlyFans Venture Faces Slim Odds of Success

So far, me starting a Finance OnlyFans is leading. I won't confirm nor deny yet, but those odds are slim.

By Ryan Detrick
AI‑written Code Can't Be Copyrighted, Despite 42% Usage
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI‑written Code Can't Be Copyrighted, Despite 42% Usage

“But AI-generated code that lacks human authorship is ineligible for copyright protection under US law… Developers estimate 42% of code is AI-generated or assisted and the number was expected to increase significantly, according to an October 2025 survey.” 👀

By Andrew Arruda
Brad Jacobs' QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17B
SocialApr 19, 2026

Brad Jacobs' QXO to Buy TopBuild for $17B

AND THERE IT IS Billionaire Brad Jacobs’ rapidly expanding building materials juggernaut QXO to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion My latest for ResiClub: https://t.co/50zdmgx9X9

By Lance Lambert
Consistency Means Conviction, Not Daily Posting
SocialApr 19, 2026

Consistency Means Conviction, Not Daily Posting

Consistency doesn't mean posting every day. It means showing up with the same point of view every time. The accounts that built real audiences aren't the ones who never missed a day. They're the ones you could predict. You know what they stand for...

By Vinay Katiyar